Ali Krieger is setting the record straight.
The former soccer player shared a message about recent comments made regarding her relationship with ex Ashlyn Harris, who she split from in September 2023 following four years of marriage.
"I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support I’ve received this last year," Ali wrote in an Instagram post Dec. 3. "However, amidst this warmth, I’ve also had to confront a wave of dishonesty and misinformation regarding my marriage and personal life."
And while the athlete—who shares daughter Sloane, 3, and son Ocean, 2, with Ashlyn—didn't specify what the comments were and noted that she wasn't ready to make a "formal statement," she said she felt "compelled to address this currently to prevent further distortion of the truth."
"Above all else, my unwavering priority remains the protection and well-being of my children," Ali continued. "I promise to share more when my heart feels ready."
She added, "In this vulnerable time, I humbly ask for privacy and understanding from all involved, as I grapple with the profound changes in my personal life."
Following her cryptic words, Ali's brother Kyle Krieger showed his support, commending the 40-year-old—who confirmed her romance with Scottish soccer player Jen Beattie last month—for getting the message off her chest.
"Even though you've said very little -- everyone knows the truth," Kyle commented under the post. "That is a testament to your character and very telling of others."
"No matter how many lies someone may tell or pr campaigns are planted," the YouTuber continued, "we all know you love your children, and we all know you are an honest, loving, beautiful human."
Shortly before Ali's emotional post, Ashlyn—whose relationship with Sophia Bush was revealed in October 2023—detailed feeling like her marriage to the FIFA Women's World Cup champion was strictly "business" in the year leading up to their breakup.
“I constantly wanted more,” Ashlyn explained during a Nov. 25 appearance on the Naked Sports with Cari Champion podcast. “I constantly wanted the feeling of being loved the same way I loved—I just felt like I wasn’t a priority.”
As a result of their lack of intimacy, the 39-year-old said she made a desperate "last attempt" to save their marriage, sharing, “I started trying all of these things, I was like, ‘Let’s do an open marriage,’ and that’s just not even me.”
Ultimately, the efforts weren't successful, and Ashlyn said she chose to separate from Ali—a decision she described as the "hardest thing" she's ever had to do.
“I had to take my power back," she said, "and people were hurt in that process."
For a deeper look at Ali and Ashlyn's coparenting amid their split, read on for their cutest mom pics.
Welcome to the World, Sloane!
Soccer stars Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris announced they had adopted daughter Sloane Phillips in Feb. 2021.
"We promise Sloane will be loved every single day by us, our friends and our family," Ashlyn wrote at the time. "We promise to give her the tools to live a happy, successful life of inclusivity and support. We promise to share her adoption story with her from the very beginning and celebrate every milestone!"
Here Comes Ocean
In Aug. 2022, the duo adopted a baby boy named Ocean Maeve Krieger-Harris.
"Our hearts are full during this time and we are so grateful for the love and support our family, friends and club have shown.Sloane has been thriving and wakes up every morning saying 'Baby, baby,'" Ashlyn shared. "We are incredibly thankful and excited for this new chapter as we parent 2 under 2."
Take a Bow
The Gotham FC star celebrated her final home game with her biggest cheerleaders.
First Trip Around the Sun
In July, the duo celebrated Ocean's "magical" first birthday. "A nice break away with our family & friends," Ali wrote. "Also: Sloane kept telling us it was her day so therefore she blew out the candle and opened up all of his gifts! Great."
Bear Hug
Sloane scored a cuddle and a kiss from Ashlyn.
Summer Surprise
"Ice Cream Social with my baby was a real HIT!*" Ali wrote on Instagram. "I was basically pushing kids to the side to get in line..including my own."
Reunited
"Back with my boy," Ashlyn wrote in Feb., "and it feels so good."
Ocean by the Ocean
As Ali captioned the sweet shot, "This Ocean has my heart."